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live Armenia awaits results as counting begins in high-stakes elections

Counting is underway in Armenia's elections. The results of the vote are set to determine the political direction of the country of three million people for the next few years. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is hoping to fend off challenges from several pro-Russia candidates to secure a third term.

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U.S. Visit

Iraqi PM sets U.S. visit to drive investment and economic cooperation

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al‑Zaidi will pay an official visit to the United States, bringing with him a delegation of business leaders, private‑sector representatives and banking officials, in an effort to boost investment and deepen economic ties with Washington.

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Drone attack

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry confirms casualties in deadly Sea of Azov drone attacks

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the number of casualties its citizens suffered as a result of the 5 June drone attacks on the cargo ships Natra and Zircon in the Sea of Azov. In a statement, it said four Azerbaijani citizens were killed and four others were injured.

UN warns Afghanistan has one of world's highest maternal mortality rates

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View from Afghanistan

UN warns Afghanistan has one of world's highest maternal mortality rates

The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with around 600 mothers dying for every 100,000 live births.

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World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026: Iranian players secure visas but some football officials still without

The Iranian national football team is set to arrive in North America for the World Cup after finally securing travel documents, but a dispute over U.S. visa approvals continues to cast a shadow over the country's tournament preparations.

ARMENIAN ELECTIONS 2026

Armenia’s EU shift: The gains and risks of breaking with Russia

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Armenia-Russia Ties

Armenia’s EU shift: The gains and risks of breaking with Russia

For about three decades after the Soviet collapse, Armenia anchored its foreign and security policy to Moscow.

Armenia arrests six opposition candidates on eve of election

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Armenia Election

Armenia arrests six opposition candidates on eve of election

Armenian authorities arrested six candidates from the pro-Russian Strong Armenia bloc on Saturday, one day before voters were due to take part in parliamentary elections.

Armenia’s National Assembly election and what it could mean for Azerbaijan

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Armenia election

Armenia’s National Assembly election and what it could mean for Azerbaijan

Armenia’s National Assembly election on 7 June is increasingly being viewed not only as a domestic political contest, but also as a vote that could shape the future direction of the South Caucasus.

From parliament murders to Velvet Revolution: A brief history of Armenia's elections

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Voting history

From parliament murders to Velvet Revolution: A brief history of Armenia's elections

After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, newly independent Armenia emerged with the promise of democracy. But in the years that followed, conflicts and political assassinations sidetracked politics in the country, until a 2018 revolution restored momentum to the promise.

Armenia awaits results as counting begins in high-stakes elections

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Parliamentary elections

live Armenia awaits results as counting begins in high-stakes elections

Counting is underway in Armenia's elections. The results of the vote are set to determine the political direction of the country of three million peop...

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World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026: Iranian players secure visas but some football officials still without

The Iranian national football team is set to arrive in North America for the World Cup after finally securing travel documents, but a dispute over U.S...

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Drone attack

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry confirms casualties in deadly Sea of Azov drone attacks

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the number of casualties its citizens suffered as a result of the 5 June drone attacks on the cargo ships ...

U.S. considers Iranian assets for Gulf rebuilding as war enters 100th day

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Middle East conflict

live U.S. considers Iranian assets for Gulf rebuilding as war enters 100th day

The U.S. plans to seek the redirection of Iranian assets to Gulf states to help fund reconstruction and repairs for damage attributed to Iran, a sourc...

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Ohio festival

At least 12 injured in a shooting near festival in U.S. state of Ohio

At least a dozen people were wounded, two critically, on Saturday (6 June) in Toledo, Ohio, as two shooters traded gunfire, police said....

Region

South Caucasus Central Asia Middle East

Azerbaijan expands global role through diplomacy, energy and connectivity

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Azerbaijan Global Roles

Azerbaijan expands global role through diplomacy, energy and connectivity

Azerbaijan is increasingly positioning itself as a strategic bridge between East and West, using a combination of diplomacy, energy cooperation and regional connectivity to expand its international influence.

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Urbicide

Study of Grozny, Aghdam and Aleppo reveals urbicide targets identity as well as cities

Urbicide is as much about destroying a community’s identity as it is about destroying its physical space, according to a new study examining the cities of Grozny in Chechnya, Aghdam in Azerbaijan and Aleppo in Syria.

Kazakhstan urges stronger Cyprus involvement in Trans-Caspian Route

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Trade

Kazakhstan urges stronger Cyprus involvement in Trans-Caspian Route

Kazakhstan has invited Cyprus to take an active role in the Trans-Caspian transport route, with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev saying closer cooperation could link Kazakhstan’s land infrastructure with Cyprus’s maritime network and boost trade between Central Asia and the Mediterranean.

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Trade

Afghanistan and Uzbekistan discuss trade expansion and transit cooperation

Afghan and Uzbek business officials have discussed ways to expand trade, ease transit bottlenecks and address customs challenges facing traders, according to the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI).

World

World News

Afghanistan water crisis falls hardest on women and girls, UN warns

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View from Kabul

Afghanistan water crisis falls hardest on women and girls, UN warns

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned ahead of World Environment Day that Afghanistan's worsening water crisis is disproportionately affecting women and girls, who bear much of the responsibility for securing water for their families.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 7 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 7 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Gaza crisis deepens as millions struggle for food, water and medical care

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GAZA AID

Gaza crisis deepens as millions struggle for food, water and medical care

People across Gaza are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with millions struggling to access food, clean water, shelter and medical care as the conflict continues.

Erdogan hosts leader of Niger, signalling interest in Africa’s Sahel region

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Türkiye-Niger Ties

Erdogan hosts leader of Niger, signalling interest in Africa’s Sahel region

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tchiani in Ankara on Thursday, underscoring Türkiye’s growing engagement with Africa’s Sahel region as geopolitical alliances continue to shift.

Azerbaijan vehemently rejects CNN claims over Israel and Iran

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Israeli operations

Azerbaijan vehemently rejects CNN claims over Israel and Iran

Azerbaijan has strongly rejected allegations published by CNN claiming that its territory was used for Israeli military and intelligence operations against Iran, describing the report as entirely baseless and demanding a retraction.

Business

Business Economy Markets

ILO moves toward global rules for gig economy workers

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ILO Gig Economy Laws

ILO moves toward global rules for gig economy workers

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has begun its latest round of negotiations on creating the first binding global standards for platform-based work, covering services such as ride-hailing, food delivery and other app-based work.

Two-thirds of European firms favour China for efficiency despite global shifts

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EU China Trade

Two-thirds of European firms favour China for efficiency despite global shifts

European companies are continuing to deepen their presence in China, with nearly seven in ten firms maintaining or expanding their supply chains despite global efforts to diversify, according to a new survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce.

Samsung shares jump as union deal averts strike action but bonus costs worry investors

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Samsung Electronics

Samsung shares jump as union deal averts strike action but bonus costs worry investors

A government-mediated agreement has suspended an 18-day walkout by about 48,000 Samsung union members, easing fears of damage to South Korea's economy and global chip supply.

Stocks soar on Nvidia earnings and Samsung strike suspension

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Global markets

Stocks soar on Nvidia earnings and Samsung strike suspension

Asian stocks surged on Thursday as some vessels resumed passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while forecast-beating results at Nvidia and a suspended workers' strike at Samsung Electronics lifted shares of chipmakers.

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Parliamentary elections

live Armenia awaits results as counting begins in high-stakes elections

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Armenia Election

Armenia arrests six opposition candidates on eve of election

Armenian authorities arrested six candidates from the pro-Russian Strong Armenia bloc on Saturday, one day before voters were due to take part in parliamentary elections.

Thousands demand South Korea election re-run after ballot shortages

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Seoul protests

Thousands demand South Korea election re-run after ballot shortages

More than 6,000 people gathered outside a vote-counting centre in Seoul on Friday night, demanding this week’s local elections be repeated after ballot shortages left some voters unable to cast their ballots.

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Drone attack

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry confirms casualties in deadly Sea of Azov drone attacks

U.S. hits Iranian radar installations after drone threat in Strait of Hormuz

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Middle East conflict

U.S. hits Iranian radar installations after drone threat in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. said it struck Iranian radar sites on Qeshm Island and in Goruk after intercepting four drones, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they launches retaliatory strikes on four tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted U.S. bases in the Gulf.

Culture

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Marjane Satrapi: Tributes pour in for late 'Persepolis' author

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Literary icon

Marjane Satrapi: Tributes pour in for late 'Persepolis' author

Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian-French artist, filmmaker and author best known for the acclaimed graphic novel Persepolis, has died at the age of 56, the French presidency announced on Thursday.

Taylor Swift to release original song for Disney and Pixar's 'Toy Story 5'

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Entertainment

Taylor Swift to release original song for Disney and Pixar's 'Toy Story 5'

Global pop-star Taylor Swift has announced the release of a new original song for Disney and Pixar’s animated film "Toy Story 5", following days of online speculation among fans.

Sabrina Carpenter granted restraining order after alleged stalking attempt at home

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Celebrity news

Sabrina Carpenter granted restraining order after alleged stalking attempt at home

Singer Sabrina Carpenter has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man accused of stalking her and attempting to force entry into her California home, according to court documents.

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Kanye West

Kanye West draws 118,000 fans at Istanbul concert despite European bans

U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, performed to a crowd of 118,000 people in Istanbul on Saturday night, marking his first concert in Europe in more than a decade, despite being barred from performing in several countries over past antisemitic remarks.

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Festival

Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau Bun Festival draws thousands with ‘floating children’ parade

Thousands of visitors flocked to Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau island on Sunday for the annual Bun Festival, as crowds gathered to watch the famous “floating children” parade and prepare for the traditional midnight bun-scrambling competition.

Health

Health news Healthcare

Kenya residents protest U.S. Ebola quarantine facility plan

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Kenya Ebola Protest

Kenya residents protest U.S. Ebola quarantine facility plan

Protesters in Nanyuki blocked roads and burned tyres after residents challenged a U.S. plan to house Americans exposed to Ebola at a nearby military base.

CEPI funding accelerates Ebola vaccine development amid DR Congo outbreak

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Vaccine Funding

CEPI funding accelerates Ebola vaccine development amid DR Congo outbreak

Global health organisation CEPI will provide around $60 million to Moderna and two other partners to speed up the development of vaccines targeting the Ebola Bundibugyo strain, which is currently driving an outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Ebola Outbreak

Health workers rush to contain fast‑spreading Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Medical teams are being rushed to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a fast-moving Ebola outbreak that has already caused dozens of suspected deaths and raised fears of wider regional spread.

Bundibugyo Ebola Virus: The looming threat with no approved vaccine or specific treatment

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Ebola Outbreak

Bundibugyo Ebola Virus: The looming threat with no approved vaccine or specific treatment

The World Health Organisation’s designation of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) is a stark reminder that Ebola remains a persistent global health threat rather than a disease of the past.

Travel

Travel News Destinations

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Travel

World's largest travel firm TUI says demand for holidays holding up despite Iran war

TUI has reported sustained demand for holidays despite the Iran war, as the world’s biggest travel company posted lower-than-expected quarterly losses and said bookings for the second half of the year remained strong.

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Travel

Mediterranean destinations and rail travel benefit as Iran war disrupts summer holiday plans

Travellers worried about costs and flights by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East are changing their summer holiday plans, with lastminute bookings, safer destinations such as Spain, and rail travel all growing in popularity.

ITA Airways plans fare rises as Middle East conflict drives up fuel costs

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Fuel crisis

ITA Airways plans fare rises as Middle East conflict drives up fuel costs

ITA Airways is preparing to raise ticket prices by between 5% and 10% this year as soaring fuel costs linked to the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the U.S. continue to pressure airlines worldwide.

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Tourism

Dubai's tourism, revenues and restaurants shrink as Iran war impacts travel

Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino flies in her avocados and tomatillos, small, tart green fruits native to Central America that are a staple of Mexican cuisine and key for her colourful and spicy dishes.

Dubai caps flights, raising pressure on Indian airlines and travel sector

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Travel Restrictions

Dubai caps flights, raising pressure on Indian airlines and travel sector

Dubai has restricted foreign airlines to one daily flight to its airports until 31 May due to the Iran crisis, raising fears of significant revenue losses for Indian carriers, industry letters show.

Science

Artificial Intelligence Innovations & Technology Science News

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Space mission

China to send astronaut on year-long space mission ahead of 2030 moon goal

China will send an astronaut to its space station on Sunday for a one-year mission, the longest duration for the country so far. The mission will help study long-duration human physiology in space as China works toward a crewed Moon landing by 2030.

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At Cannes, Japanese director Fukada says AI undermines the creative process

Japanese filmmaker Koji Fukada has said that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to “jump straight to the result” risks undermining the purpose of art, which he believes should be rooted in self-expression and a deeper understanding of the world.

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Spain

Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure

The Spanish government has issued a defiant message to Silicon Valley, confirming it will push ahead with stringent new legislation designed to make social networks and Artificial Intelligence (AI) demonstrably safer.

Humanoid says AI 'brain' can train robots in days as humanoid race accelerates

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Artifical Intelligence

Humanoid says AI 'brain' can train robots in days as humanoid race accelerates

A robotics startup says it has built an AI “brain” that can teach humanoid robots new physical skills in days rather than months, as the race to deploy human-shaped machines in factories and warehouses accelerates.

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